At Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic events, people bring all sorts of broken appliances, toys, electronics, clothing, and jewelry and work with volunteer coaches to learn hands-on repair skills. A set of tools is available for each participant to use.
Appliances, toys, tools ...
Small appliances – toasters, vacuums, blenders, etc.
Lamps
Electronic games and toys
Music gear electronics (guitars, amps, pedals, cables, ...)
Power tools
Sewing machines
Furniture
If you have the replacement part or specialized tool you’ll need, bring it with you.
Fabric/clothing repair
Mending (missing button, rip in seam, tear in fabric)
Hemming (too short or too long)
Minor alterations (take in at sides, shorten plain sleeves, etc.)
If you have the missing button, a fabric to patch with or a matching thread, etc. please bring it with you!
Jewelry:
Broken clasps, restringing, chain repairs, re-assembly
Lengthen/shorten necklaces/bracelets
Schedule:
Oct 7, 2023, Lamp Repair Workshop at Ecotoberfest, hosted by the Cities of Louisville and Lafayette and the Towns of Erie and Superior, 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Louisville Community Park (955 Bella Vista Drive) [map]
Nov 12, 2023,, 1 - 4pm, Boulder Public Library, BLDG61 Makerspace
1056 Boulder Canyon parking lot (Free)Signup will be available soon...
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Ongoing virtual clinics - various dates and times, via video conference, with other Fix-It Clinics and Repair Cafes around the world.
Partners:
Zero Waste Funding provided by the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division
Join the Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic Google group to receive messages about upcoming clinics, volunteer to be a coach, and share ideas about repairs. Comments? Questions? Contact us at info@boulderufixitclinic.org
Photos from our past clinics:
Sep 10, 2023 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG6
Aug 27, 2023 Lamp Repair Workshop at the Planet Based Living Festival
Aug 20, 2023 Musicans' Clinic at the Boulder Public Library, BLD61
celebrating the Boulder U-Fix-It Clinic's 10th year anniversary!July 23, 2023 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG6
May 21, 2023 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG6
Apr 29, 2023, Lamp Repair Workshop at Lafayette Earth Day, Every Day
Mar 26, 2023 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG6
Jan 22, 2023 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG6
Oct 30, 2022 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG61
Apr 5, 2020 International Virtual Fix-It Clinic (video)
Mar 15, 2020 Virtual clinic
Mar 7-8 2020 at the Lamp Repair Workshop at the Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest
Jan 12, 2020 at the Boulder Public Library, BLDG61
More : Photo archive (2013-2019)
Organizers:
Wayne Seltzer - volunteer coordinator